General Genetics at University of Georgia
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Genetics, take a look at what University of Georgia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Georgia is located in Athens, GA.
During the most recent reporting year, 60 general genetics degrees were granted at University of Georgia.
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Online Class Availability at University of Georgia
Online coursework is an option at University of Georgia. Among 43,146 students, 1,664 (4%) studied exclusively online and 8,365 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Genetics graduates at University of Georgia, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Genetics graduates at University of Georgia are 63% women (38) and 37% men (22).
General Genetics Bachelor’s Program at University of Georgia
Among the 47 bachelor’s general genetics degrees awarded at University of Georgia, 66% were women (31) and 34% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Genetics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Georgia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of General Genetics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Georgia, above the national average of 28%.*
General Genetics Doctoral Program at University of Georgia
Among the 13 doctoral general genetics graduates at University of Georgia, 54% were women (7) and 46% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Genetics doctoral degree recipients at University of Georgia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Genetics Graduates
Students who finish General Genetics program at University of Georgia go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Genetics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Genetic Counselors | $58,726 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
| Geneticists | $48,526 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,048 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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